Camp Explorer: Apex Elementary
Summer 2026
YMCA traditional Summer Day Camps are packed with activities, games and fun. Campers spend the day swimming, creating crafts and art, playing sports like kickball, pickup basketball, and soccer and playing games like gaga ball and capture the flag. Campers spend time inside and outside during the day depending on the weather and activity. Read more about a typical day at YMCA Day Camp.
All campers are encouraged to try everything, to do their best and are led by a team of YMCA youth staff and counselors.
Learn more about Camp Explorer in our FAQ document!
You can read more about how we operate our day camps in the YMCA Parent Manual. Details include safety information and links to our medication forms and packing lists.
We can’t wait to see your children this summer. After all, a strong summer means strong kids.
Other Camps Offered with Camp Explorer
| Theme | Day | Date | Time | Early Price | Price on Feb. 1 | Ages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 01 |
Mon - Fri
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Jun 15 - Jun 19 | 7:00 am - 6:00 pm | M:$245 PP:$307 | M:$258 PP:$323 | 5 - 14 |
| Week 02 |
Mon - Fri
|
Jun 22 - Jun 26 | 7:00 am - 6:00 pm | M:$245 PP:$307 | M:$258 PP:$323 | 5 - 14 |
| Week 03 |
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu
|
Jun 29 - Jul 2 | 7:00 am - 6:00 pm | M:$245 PP:$307 | M:$206 PP:$258 | 5 - 14 |
| Week 04 |
Mon - Fri
|
Jul 6 - Jul 10 | 7:00 am - 6:00 pm | M:$245 PP:$307 | M:$258 PP:$323 | 5 - 14 |
| Week 05 |
Mon - Fri
|
Jul 13 - Jul 17 | 7:00 am - 6:00 pm | M:$245 PP:$307 | M:$258 PP:$323 | 5 - 14 |
| Week 06 |
Mon - Fri
|
Jul 20 - Jul 24 | 7:00 am - 6:00 pm | M:$245 PP:$307 | M:$258 PP:$323 | 5 - 14 |
| Week 07 |
Mon - Fri
|
Jul 27 - Jul 31 | 7:00 am - 6:00 pm | M:$245 PP:$307 | M:$258 PP:$323 | 5 - 14 |
| Week 08 |
Mon - Fri
|
Aug 3 - Aug 7 | 7:00 am - 6:00 pm | M:$245 PP:$307 | M:$258 PP:$323 | 5 - 14 |
| Week 09 |
Mon - Fri
|
Aug 10 - Aug 14 | 7:00 am - 6:00 pm | M:$245 PP:$307 | M:$258 PP:$323 | 5 - 14 |
Camp Explorer FAQs
Rides In: 7 - 8:30 a.m.
Rides Out: 4:30 - 6 p.m.
Pick up and drop off will happen in the carpool loop off of Tingen Road. A staff member will be outside to greet you from 7 - 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 - 6 p.m. If you are dropping off or picking up outside of these times, please give our site phone a call at 919-815-3342. A staff member will come out to assist you. Parents must present a pick-up card (provided on your child’s first day of the program) or an I.D. as a safety precaution. Rides Out ends at 6 p.m.
Camp Explorer will swim twice a week, on Tuesday and Thursday mornings, at the Kraft Family YMCA!
We ask that your child is dropped off no later than 9:25 a.m. to catch the bus.
Themes and Dress-Up Days: Each week camp has a fun theme with a corresponding dress-up day on Wednesday. Look for an email prior to each camp week with our weekly themes.
Have questions about camp? Join us for a VIRTUAL Camp Orientation on Sunday, June 15 at 2 p.m. We will talk through camp logistics and have a Q & A time for parents. Check your email for the link.